We are a Christian family on this wonderful journey called life. Here we will take you through our experiences with adoption, homeschooling, parenting and more. We are constantly growing, changing and learning as a family. Every day is a gift. Thank you for joining us for a glimpse into our adventures as we strive to follow God's path for us by taking baby steps.
"Life is half spent before we know what it is." George Herbert

The Family

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Beach Pictures!

Our family just returned from our annual week long vacation at the NJ shore with my husband's side of the family. It was a lovely week with great weather, and it was Charlotte and Atticus's first time experiencing the sand and waves at the ocean! They both seemed to like it pretty well, scooping the sand up with the shovel or their fingers (and Atticus even eating a little), and splashing in the shallow areas of the water.

We got to take some fun pictures while we were there, so take a peek below! Hope everyone is enjoying the last remaining days of their summer. The time is fleeting, school starts back next Monday for my non-homeschooled ones here, and it all goes by just way too fast.

The wagon was great for transporting the little ones, and all our gear, to the beach!

My three eldest children!

Posing in front of the Avalon lifeguard boat

This picture cracks me up! And it was so unintentional.

Just digging away!!

Sweet puggie little hand digging in the sand

There were MANY sandcastles to be made this week!

And then, the long-awaited nighttime shark fishing with Grander RH! The boys were thrilled!

Time for some evening photos on the beach......

All my babies!

And posing with Nana Sherry and Grander RH...

Another fun week comes to an end. Avalon, we were sorry to say goodbye, but we had a great time!

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters
compared to what lies within us.~ Walt Emerson

"I cannot play it safe and please God"

Keith Seabourn

"All that is needed for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing."

Edmund Burke

"I'd rather regret the things that I have done than the things I have not done."

Lucille Ball

"To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice."

Confucius

"And I took the road less traveled by, and that made all the difference."

Robert Frost

"Preach the gospel always, and when necessary, use words."

Unknown

"The one who says it can't be done should get out of the way of the one who is doing it."

Chinese Proverb

"If we say we love God but do nothing on behalf of the world's vulnerable children, we're kidding ourselves; we're ignorant and misinformed. You cannot love God without developing a passion for orphans."

About Me

I am wife to Tim, and stay-at-home Mommy to 10 amazing children! Four of them are biological, and 6 are through the blessing of adoption. We are a Christian homeschooling family who love life and try to follow God's will in all of it.

The beautiful children listed here are all available for adoption through Reece's Rainbow, or have wonderful families trying to raise enough money to bring these children home. They are from a variety of countries around the world and each is beautiful and perfect just the way God made them. They are all deserving of a loving home. Most have Down Syndrome, others have different special needs like HIV, Cerebral Palsy or FAS. Please consider donating to one of these children's funds to give these precious children of God a greater chance to grow up in a loving family instead of being doomed to a short life in an institution.